How to Make Chicken Katsu Curry - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Katsu Curry is a popular Japanese dish that combines crispy breaded chicken with a rich and aromatic curry sauce. This dish has become a staple in Japanese cuisine, loved for its bold flavors and comforting warmth. Whether you're a fan of Japanese cuisine or looking to try something new, this recipe for Chicken Katsu Curry is sure to become a favorite in your household.

The dish is made up of two main components: the crispy, golden-brown chicken katsu and the thick, savory cur...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 3 medium potatoes, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 3 ½ cups water, or as needed
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) container curry sauce mix (such as S&B® Golden Curry®)
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apricot jam
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten, or as needed
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • ½ cup peanut oil for frying, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onions to the hot oil and fry until soft and starting to caramelize, about 8 minutes. Add potatoes and carrots. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until potatoes are soft, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and add curry sauce mix; stir well until all pieces are dissolved. If you'd like to add seasonings, add ketchup, Worcestershire, jam, and soy sauce. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or longer if you'd like it thicker.
  • While the curry is infusing, flatten the chicken breasts with a kitchen mallet to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Season with salt and pepper. Drench in flour, then egg, and then coat generously with panko bread crumbs.
  • Heat oil in a separate saucepan to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C). Carefully lower breaded cutlets into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
  • While the chicken is cooking, stir 1 teaspoon curry powder into the sauce.
  • Slice cooked chicken into strips and spoon curry sauce over top.
  • Nutrition

    613 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 127mg
    • Sodium: 1590mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 79g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 124mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1277mg